jcb 135, Service Manual

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03 - Attachments and Options
00 - General
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00 - General
Introduction ...................................................... 03-3
Health and Safety ........................................... 03-4
Introduction
A wide range of optional attachments are available
to increase the versatility of your machine. Only JCB
approved attachments are recommended for use
with your machine. Consult your JCB Distributor for
the full list of approved attachments available.
Some attachments are supplied complete with
instructions on safety, installing and removing,
operation and maintenance. Read and fully
understand the information before fitting, using and
servicing the attachment. If there is anything you do
not understand, ask your JCB Distributor.
Before using any attachment, read Working With The
Machine in the Operator Manual and consider how
the attachment is going to affect operational safety.
With the attachment fitted, there may be changes in
the machine's centre of gravity or overall dimensions.
This could have an effect on, for example, machine
stability, the gradients on which it is safe to operate
or the safe distance from power lines.
Practice using attachments off the job before working
with them for the first time.
JCB attachments are designed and manufactured
specifically to suit the machine's hydraulic system,
mounting arrangements and safe load requirements.
Attachments which are not designed for use with
this machine may cause damage and create safety
hazards for which JCB cannot be held responsible.
In addition the machine's warranty and any other
legislative compliance may be affected by the use of
non JCB approved attachments.
If your machine needs the hydraulic system adapting
to facilitate the use of auxiliary attachments, you
must consult your distributor. Only suitably qualified
personnel must reroute hydraulic hoses.
All optional attachments will have limits on their
operation. i.e. lifting capacity, speeds, hydraulic flow
rates, etc. Always check in the literature supplied
with the attachment or in the Specification section of
this manual. Some specification limits may also be
displayed on the attachments Data/Rating Plate.
Important: Do not operate or work with attachments
until the machine hydraulic oil has reached its normal
working temperature.